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Photographic postcard to Lionel Cherry Gilmour ("Gilly") from George W. Pomeroy, July 1917. Sends an update on life at the Canadian Training School (CTS) in Bexhill-on-Sea, England. Postcard image features servicemen exercising.Inscription: "C.T.S,…

Fabric RFC wings patch. Black patch with gold embroidered wings. At center of wings is laurel wreath with RFC logo in center, and crown atop wreath. Back of patch is clean.

Graduation certificate issued by the Royal Flying Corps to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, February 19, 1918. Certifies that Gilmour has completed a course in the Military Flying Wing and is qualified for RFC service.

Brass RAF wings, straight pin back closure. Wings have laurel wreath with RAF logo at center, with crown atop wreath.

WWI Military medal bar, Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour. 3 medals on bar, with straight 1914-1915 Service Star - red, white and blue striped ribbon with gold star shaped medal. Star has British crown and crossed swords making the points, with 1914-1915 at…

Framed collection of military pins that belonged to Lt. Lionel Cherry Gilmour, who flew with the Royal Air Force/Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Wooden frame is painted gold, with glass front. Interior of frame has white wooden border with pink silk…

Postcard to Mrs. M. Gilmour from Lieutenant Lionel Cherry Gilmour, August 16, 1918. Notifies her that he is a prisoner of war in Karlsruhe, Germany and is safe. Requests that parcels be sent.

Prisoner-of-war diary written by Royal Air Force serviceman Lionel Cherry Gilmour, circa 1918. Describes the circumstances of his shoot-down over France on July 31, 1918 and documents his first few weeks as a POW in various German camps, including…

Photograph album containing 46 photographs related to Lionel Cherry Gilmour's service with the Royal Air Force during World War I, circa 1917-1918. Images depict military personnel in both posed and casual settings, military buildings, the interior…

Certificate of Military Qualification issued by the Canadian Department of Militia and Defence to Lionel Cherry Gilmour, July 9, 1915. Certifies that Gilmour has passed the prescribed examination and is qualified for the rank of lieutenant in the…